In the Department of Human Service Programs, we strive to make our programs accessible to all Cambridge families. It is our belief that families’ resources shouldn’t prevent Cambridge children from receiving a quality preschool education. Fees are determined on a sliding scale.
All families are required to prove income to qualify for any rate below our highest rate. The City of Cambridge offers tuition assistance based on income, household size, and personal hardship. We accept vouchers and we also offer significant tuition assistance for families that qualify.

City Scholarship: You do not need to fill out any additional paperwork! We use the documents you submit to enter the lottery to calculate tuition rates including tuition assistance.

Voucher: We accept vouchers for full-time preschool programs. Vouchers are issued by the Childcare Choices of Boston located at 105 Chauncy St, Boston, MA 02111. For more information or to be placed on the EEC waitlist call 617-542-5437.

Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) Slots: DHSP has a limited number of subsidies funded by the EEC. These subsidies are for parents who are working or training 30hrs weekly or who are full-time student (undergraduates only) and earn up to 50% or less of the state median income. For more information or to be placed on the EEC waitlist please call Childcare Choices of Boston at 617-542-5437.